Description: Praise for Shadowshaper A Top Ten YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection A Top Ten ALA Quick Pick A Kirkus Prize Finalist An Andre Award Nominee A New York Times Notable Children''s Book An NPR Best Book of the Year A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year "In the best urban fantasy, the city is not just a backdrop, but functions as a character in its own right . . . That is certainly true in Daniel Jos Older''s magnificent Shadowshaper, which gives us a Brooklyn that is vital, authentic, and under attack . . . Older is able to infuse Shadowshaper with the spirit of Brooklyn in the summer, where the possibility of magic hangs shimmering in the air. This is a world that readers cannot help wanting to live in and, as with all great urban fantasies, harboring a suspicion that perhaps we already do." -- Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of The Coldest Girl in Coldtown and The Iron Trial , in the New York Times Book Review "The strength of Older''s tale is in his meticulous attention to the details of the life of a brown-skinned, natural-haired Puerto Rican teenage girl. Older''s storytelling is rich enough to warrant such treatment, because this is a world that will stay with readers long after the last page." -- Los Angeles Times "Older''s book is a first-rate example of how representation, diversity and themes of social justice and identity can be skilfully woven into a narrative -- not so that they disappear, but so that the story pivots on them in a way that is authentic, exciting, and ultimately satisfying." -- Cory Doctorow, Boing Boing * "Warm, strong, vernacular, dynamic -- a must." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "Excellent diverse genre fiction in an appealing package." -- School Library Journal , starred review * "What makes Older''s story exceptional is the way Sierra belongs in her world, grounded in family, friends, and an awareness of both history and change." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "Smart writing with a powerful message that never overwhelms the terrific storytelling." -- Booklist , starred review Praise for Shadowhouse Fall : A Locus Award Finalist "Older takes the idea of fantasy as metaphor and smashes it to bits, bringing us to a Brooklyn steeped in magic that feels utterly real and punch-to-the-gut perilous. A powerful adventure that blurs the line between the real and the imagined in daring, breathtaking ways, Shadowhouse Fall is not only a thrilling hero''s journey, but a magical revolution on the page." -- Leigh Bardugo, New York Times bestselling author of Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom "Brilliant . . . A novel about Brooklyn, love, spirituality, family and something else. Something I can''t even explain but am enthralled by and want more of. This is the beauty and magic of Older''s writing -- he leaves us openmouthed and speechless, asking ''What just happened to me?!'' Loved this book." -- Jacqueline Woodson, New York Times bestselling author of Another Brooklyn and Brown Girl Dreaming " Shadowhouse Fall flips and reshuffles principles of light and darkness in stunning revelation after revelation. Older''s vivid ink and prose deftly obliterates any bounds between a tangible and a supernatural Brooklyn. I am still under its spell." -- Rita Williams-Garcia, three-time Coretta Scott King Author Award-winner "I turned pages so quickly I got paper cuts." -- NPR "Older knows that today''s young people are just as magical as his characters." -- Teen Vogue * "Older paints a compelling picture of contemporary life for black and brown teens in cities: Afro-Latinx Sierra and her friends deal with police harassment and brutality, both on the streets of Bed-Stuy and at school, themes that feel especially timely and relevant . . . Older excels at crafting teen dialogue that feels authentic, and props to everyone involved for not othering the Spanish language. This second volume features a tighter plot and smoother pacing than the first, and the ending will leave readers eagerly awaiting the further adventures of Sierra and her friends. Lit." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "With the same keen eye for the power of art and a sly commentary on the insidious nature of racism and white supremacy -- as well as a deft handle on zippy teenage banter and cinematic pacing -- Older delivers a fantastic follow-up to his best-selling Shadowshaper (2015), which not only intensifies the stakes of the first book but expands the scope of his well-wrought, vivid world building . . . The expanding cast of well-rounded characters, clearly choreographed action, and foreshadowing of installments to come will have fantasy fans eagerly awaiting more of this dynamic, smart series." -- Booklist, starred review * "Exciting . . . Older has upped the ante with this second installment." -- School Library Journal , starred review "A stunning sequel that will leave fans clamoring for book three." -- Shelf Awareness

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